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How to Make Poi
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Easy Hawaiian Poi Recipe

February 19, 2017

Poi is a true Hawaiian staple made from pounded taro root. Often eaten with just your fingers, poi is described as one- two- or three-finger, depending on its thickness. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe for how to make poi “two-finger poi”

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Leonard's Bakery, malasadas in Honolulu, Hawaii
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Leonard’s Bakery Celebrates 60 Years

February 12, 2017

Today marks 60 years since the Grand Opening of Leonard’s Bakery at their current Kapahulu location. Mahalo for six decades of malasadas!

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Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School Mural, Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE)
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Job Opportunity: Hawaii State Department of Education

January 17, 2017

Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking teachers for the 2017-18 school year with plans to visit Los Angeles on April 7-8, 2017 for one of six out-of-state recruitment trips.

by Heather 
2017 Grammy Nominees, Best regional roots music album: “E Walea” by Kalani Pe'a, and Best reggae album: “Rose Petals” by J Boog
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2017 Grammy Nominees with Hawaiian and Samoan Roots

January 9, 2017

Two Pacific Islanders are among the nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards! “E Walea” by Kalani Pe’a earned a nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album, and “Rose Petals” by J Boog has been nominated for Best Reggae Album.

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Heleloa Blog
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2016: New Year’s Eve

December 31, 2016

This year was life-changing. But to be fair, every year is life-changing. Every moment has an impact – whether minimal or monumental, superficial or profound. One moment, in particular, happened for me a couple of… [Continue Reading]

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2016 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set, 2016 Miss Hula Competition
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2016 Merrie Monarch Festival DVD Set

December 14, 2016

The complete version of the 2016 Merrie Monarch Festival is now available for purchase through Island Heritage! The 4-disc DVD Set includes over 10 hours of footage, featuring the Merrie Monarch Festival in its entirety, Miss Aloha Hula competition, interviews and the awards presentation.

by Heather 
Authentic Hawaiian and Island-Inspired Holiday Gift Ideas on Amazon, Hawaiian Christmas Gift Ideas
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Hawaiian and Island-Inspired Gift Ideas on Amazon

November 26, 2016

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! If you’re searching for authentic Hawaiian and island-inspired gifts, Amazon has the largest array of products that can be delivered to your doorstep with shipping as early as same-day! Here are 30 GIFT IDEAS for everyone on your list from your big kahuna, to your wacky wahine, and all your little keiki. After all, “There’s no place like Amazon for the holidays.”

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My name is Heather and “I’m just a little Hawaiian and a homesick island girl.” I am a proud and thankful mom, daughter of an authentic Kodak hula dancer and an old school local longboarder, sunshine enthusiast, Titan, and a Trojan. READ MORE...

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